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Salesperson Exemptions: How They Apply to Your Business
Correctly classifying salespeople for overtime exemption is critical. It hinges on job duties and location, not titles or commission. Key differences: California demands a strict ">50% outside" time test. The US federal standard is a more flexible "primary duty" analysis. Ontario & Alberta use an interpretive "normally made away from" test, often making remote staff non-exempt due to the "home office trap." Misclassification carries severe financial risks from back pay, fines
Trudy Seeger
Sep 215 min read
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A Guide for Remote IT Work in Dubai - An Ontario Perspective
Your rights in a remote IT career between Ontario and Dubai depend on your physical work location. From Ontario, you get robust provincial protections and higher termination pay. In Dubai, UAE Labour Law governs your work with different rules for contracts and severance. For a move to Dubai, severing Canadian tax residency and securing mandatory private health insurance are critical. Careful planning and expert legal/tax advice are vital to avoid costly pitfalls. Read On to L
innamakovska
Aug 116 min read
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Employment Law Ultimate Guide for Business Owners and Employees
In Ontario, business law's architecture of corporate personality and contractual freedom is in constant tension with employment law's protective mandate. From M&A deals reshaped by successor rights to the piercing of the corporate veil for director liability and the creation of new worker categories, employment law consistently looks beyond form to substance. This analysis dissects this critical interplay, a must-read for navigating modern corporate risk.

Anna Duke & Tony Wong
Jul 2115 min read
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Contract Work, Disability, and the Problem No One Is Talking About
Ontario's gig economy offers perceived flexibility, yet masks profound legal precarity for disabled contractors. While stripped of ESA protections (minimum wage, WSIB, benefits), they are protected by the Human Rights Code, guaranteeing anti-discrimination and accommodation rights. Fluctuating gig income creates an "invisible disability tax" and a complex ODSP "benefits trap," eroding financial security. We discusses some of the pertinent issues revolving around these vulnera
Amy Wilson
Jun 155 min read
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Legal Differences in Car Detailing Employment: Calgary vs. Ontario
This article aims to provide a clear and concise guide for both employees and employers as they apply to auto detailers in Ontario and Alberta. Ontario's ESA provides a more robust framework of employee protections, particularly concerning overtime pay, mandated breaks, and termination notice. In contrast, Alberta's Code, while ostensibly similar, affords greater flexibility to employers, potentially leading to disparities in enforcement and worker outcomes.
Trudy Seeger
May 196 min read
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Employment Law Trends to Watch in 2025
The year 2025 promises to be a watershed moment in Canadian employment law. Employers, legal practitioners, and employees alike must prepare for significant developments impacting everything from hiring practices to workplace well-being. This article, viewed through the lens of Canadian jurisprudence, highlights key trends, emphasizes the importance of proactive legal strategies, and underscores the necessity for all stakeholders to adapt to this evolving landscape.
Trudy Seeger
May 47 min read
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Unpaid Wages? Understand How a Wage and Hour Lawyer Can Help
Didn't get the pay you deserve? A wage and hour lawyer specializing in employment law, covering minimum wage, overtime, misclassification, and illegal deductions, could help. They evaluate claims, help you gather evidence (pay stubs, timesheets), negotiate settlements, and represent in court to recover unpaid wages. Consulting one protects your rights and ensures fair workplace treatment. Read on to learn more.
kenwat75
Apr 194 min read
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The Legal Classification of Gig Workers in Ontario: Rights and Global Comparisons
Gig workers occupy a "grey zone," lacking clear employment rights. Ontario must clarify their status, drawing lessons from other nations
Jack Oliver
Feb 166 min read
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Key Employment Law Updates Every Business Owner Should Know
Ontario businesses must track employment law changes diligently. Regulatory compliance is paramount to avoid legal liability. Learn More.
dukeanna555
Jan 125 min read
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Employment Contracts Demystified: What Every Employer and Employee Should Know
Understanding employment contracts is vital for Ontario employers and employees, ensuring clarity and protection in employment relationships
Lucy Jones
Dec 15, 20245 min read
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Workplace Harassment Ultimate Guide
Constructive dismissal occurs when employers violate terms, pushing employees to resign. Harassment, violating rights, must be addressed.
Tony Wong
Nov 20, 202422 min read
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Case Update on Heller v. Uber Technologies - Are Uber Drivers Employees or Independent Contractors?
independent contractors are found to be misclassified in may cases, are ineligible for all employment law entitlements reserved for employee
Tony Wong
Aug 14, 202111 min read
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Are you A Contractor or An Employee?
Contractors and Employees have completely different employment law entitlements and protection. You want to be sure what you are getting.
Tony Wong
Jun 10, 20212 min read
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